Domestication of Chili Pepper Has Altered Fruit Traits Affecting the Oviposition and Feeding Behavior of the Pepper Weevil
The pepper weevil, <i>Anthonomus eugenii</i>, Cano (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), is one of the most destructive pests of chili pepper. It causes extensive damage on varieties selected for consumption. However, the occurrence of this pest on wild and ornamental peppers remains unknown. We...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-07-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/7/630 |